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STAIN REMOVAL

    In addition to cleaning wood floors, Murphy Oil Soap makes a great laundry pre-spotter, especially on organic stains like grass or blood. Wet washable, colorfast fabric, add a drop of Murphy directly to the stain, squish through the fabric and wash as usual. Wholesomemaid – Sudbury maid service is proud to offer you the following tips.

    PET STAIN REMOVAL FROM CARPET:

    • First, blot up any liquid by putting towels or absorbent rags over the spot and stepping on them. Start with gentle pressure and increase it up to putting your full weight down. Change to fresh rags or towels, until no more liquid comes up.
    • For fresh stains, apply a bacteria/enzyme digester from a pet store, following the directions – it’s the only way to deal effectively with both the stain and the odor. Bacteria/enzyme digesters work slowly, so leave the solution on as long as the directions say. Urine has probably penetrated into the carpet and pad, so use enough solution to reach as far down as the stain. Apply the solution, put plastic over it, and step on the spot several times until the area is well saturated. Then, leave the plastic on the whole time the digester is working to make sure the spot doesn’t dry out.
    • Old or dry stains are hard – sometimes even impossible – to remove, but try the bacteria/enzyme digester. If it’s a popular accident site, the bacteria may produce enough ammonia in the course of breaking down the stains to create a super-alkaline situation that interferes with its own action. In this case, you may need to neutralize the spot after the digester has been working for about four hours. Mix a solution of one cup of vinegar to a gallon of warm water. Rinse the area with this solution and apply a fresh batch of bacteria/enzyme solution.

      • If the stain or odor remains, call a professional deodorizing specialist. A complete cure will probably involve cleaning the entire carpet by extraction and replacing the pad underneath, if not replacing the carpet.

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    RING AROUND THE COLLAR:

    • Dirty neck rings around shirt or blouse collars can be removed by putting shampoo on them. Rub the shampoo in like you were washing your hair. Shampoo is specifically made to remove body oils. A cheap bottle of shampoo kept by the washing machine is handy for all kinds of stains in clothing. Don’t forget this trick when you are traveling.

    BABY FORMULA:

    • Work on removing the stain as soon as you notice it. The longer the stain is left on the carpet the greater the chances are of the stain setting.
    • In every case remove all excess wet or dry material before attempting to clean. Blot wet materials using a white terry towel (check helpful hints for a detailed description of blotting). Vacuum excess dry materials or gently scrape up materials with a spoon.
    • Mix 1/2 tsp. of dish washing soap or fine fabric detergent into 1 (8 oz.)cup of warm water.
    • Apply a small amount, blot or tamp and repeat until the stain is removed. Be patient. Complete removal may reqiure repeating the same step several times. Tamp down on the carpet, do not scrub as this may distort the texture of the pile.
    • Cover the stain with the towel and press down repeatedly to absorb the stain material and detergent.
    • Once the stain is completely removed, rinse the area with cold water; blot with a dry white terry towel until all moisture is removed. Repeat this process several times to remove cleaning solution residue. (Residue can attract soils).
    • If the spot or stain turns brownish when dry, mix 1 part white vinegar and two parts water. Apply a small amount and blot. Repeat only once.

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    CHOCOLATE ON CARPET:

    • Work on removing the stain as soon as you notice it. The longer the stain is left on the carpet the greater the chances are of the stain setting.
    • In every case remove all excess wet or dry material before attempting to clean. Blot wet materials using a white terry towel (check helpful hints for a detailed description of blotting). Vacuum excess dry materials or gently scrape up materials with a spoon.
    • Mix 1/2 tsp. of dish washing soap or fine fabric detergent into 1 (8 oz.)cup of warm water.
    • Apply a small amount, blot or tamp and repeat until the stain is removed. Be patient. Complete removal may require repeating the same step several times. Tamp down on the carpet, do not scrub as this may distort the texture of the pile.
    • Cover the stain with the towel and press down repeatedly to absorb the stain material and detergent.
    • Once the stain is completely removed, rinse the area with cold water; blot with a dry white terry towel until all moisture is removed. Repeat this process several times to remove cleaning solution residue. (Residue can attract soils).
    • If the spot or stain turns brownish when dry, mix 1 part white vinegar and two parts water. Apply a small amount and blot. Repeat only once.

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    DIRT & MUD:

    • Work on removing the stain as soon as you notice it. The longer the stain is left on the carpet the greater the chances are of the stain setting.
    • In every case remove all excess wet or dry material before attempting to clean. Blot wet materials using a white terry towel (check helpful hints for a detailed description of blotting). Vacuum excess dry materials or gently scrape up materials with a spoon.
    • Mix 1/2 tsp. of dish washing soap or fine fabric detergent into 1 (8 oz.)cup of warm water.
    • Apply a small amount, blot or tamp and repeat until the stain is removed. Be patient. Complete removal may reqiure repeating the same step several times. Tamp down on the carpet, do not scrub as this may disort the texture of the pile.
    • Cover the stain with the towel and press down repeatedly to absorb the stain material and detergent.
    • Once the stain is completely removed, rinse the area with cold water; blot with a dry white terry towel until all moisture is removed. Repeat this process several times to remove cleaning solution residue. (Residue can attract soils).
    • If the spot or stain turns brownish when dry, mix 1 part white vinegar and two parts water. Apply a small amount and blot. Repeat only once.

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    CAT URINE:

    • Using a terry towel soak or blot as much of the urine as possible. If the stain is fresh most of the urine can be soaked up this way, be sure you have lots of towels and always use a completly dry side of the towel to soak or blot.
    • Now using a neutral pH low residue spotter, apply a small amount, blot and repeat until the stain is removed. An alternative is to mix 1 tsp. of neutral pH liquid detergent (dish washing or fine fabric detergent that does not contain any bleach ) into 1 cup of warm water.
    • Tamp, do not scrub as this may distort the texture of of the pile. Cover with a white terry towel and press down repeatedly. If the spot or stain turns brownish when dry, mix 1:2 white vinegar and water. Apply a small amount and blot. Repeat only once.

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    HOW TO REMOVE COFFEE STAINS FROM CARPET:

    • Get a wet cloth and immediately start blotting the stain. It’s important for you blot right away so the stain doesn’t have time to set in. It’s also important to blot instead of rub.
    • If blotting with plain water doesn’t work, there are several other steps you can take to remove the stain from your carpet. Try pouring baking soda or salt (a coarse salt such as kosher salt works best, but table salt will do) on the stain until the entire area is covered. Leave it on the stain for at least a half-hour and then remove with a cloth or vacuum. With luck, the salt or soda will have absorbed all the liquid.
    • If you don’t have one of these items handy, vinegar is also a worthy stain fighter. If the stain isn’t too bad, dilute one part of vinegar to two parts of water, pour on the stain and blot until the stain is lifted. If it’s a big, deep stain, pour the vinegar directly from the bottle, saturating the coffee spot. Dab until the stain disappears. Once the stain is removed, blot again with a clean, damp cloth to rinse and get some of the vinegar smell out of the rug.
    • A mild dish detergent is also wonderful for stain removal. Be sure to use a product that doesn’t contain any alkalis or bleaches. Mix a couple of teaspoons of dishwashing liquid with a cup of water and blot using a sponge or a cloth. Once the stain is removed, rinse by blotting with a clean, damp sponge.